Stuart, Author at Thumb Culture

28Aug

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Thrustmaster T598 Review

Suppose you fancy yourself as the next Lando Norris, or even Lance Stroll. Then you are going to need to get yourself a steering wheel. Now, not just any wheel will do; there are so many different options available it can be really hard to decide just which one to get. Step into the Thrustmaster T598. Thankfully, the prices of decent kit has dropped right down to relatively accessible levels. The Thrustmaster T598 is retailing for £449.99 on the Thrustmaster website. For that price, you get some incredible tech with an even more incredible experience. Thrusted Into Greatness Let us check out some of the great features of the wheel as well as just how straightforward that setup is. Setup Unboxing the Thrustmaster T598 is pretty simple. It came out in three main pieces: the wheel, the...

27Aug

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Hardware & Tech

ANTANK S3 MAX Switch 2 Dock Review

If you have ever looked at your Switch 2 console and thought the dock was a little overbearing. Then you should be checking out the Antank S3 Max Switch 2 Dock. This small dock will sit proudly on your desk or TV unit, waiting to be called into action. Small But Mighty Dock! Priced at £38 on the Antank website, although currently at the time of writing, it's on sale at £23! So just what makes this a great alternative to the Nintendo offering? Let's check out the features, and you can decide for yourself. Design Features With something so small, you might not think that there are a vast number of features. Well, you'd be wrong. The dock itself is only as wide as the screen portion of the Switch 2, so it sits quite unobtusely wherever you decide to have it. With some great grippy feed pr...

Two Point Museum: Fantasy Finds DLC – PC Review

14Aug

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PC Reviews

Two Point Museum: Fantasy Finds DLC – PC Review

Two Point Studios recently released the Fantasy Finds DLC, but what exactly does this add to the game that received a Platinum Award from me? Priced at £6.99 on Steam, it's super affordable if you enjoy the base game of Two Point Museum. Roll For Initiative! If you aren't sure about purchasing the full update, you can check out a small portion of the content in the base game. It's incredibly limited, but it gives you an insight into whether you are going to enjoy the fully fledged Fantasy Finds DLC. Gameplay I'm not going to go into the gameplay arc of Two Point Museum. If you want to read more about the actual game, then check out my link back at the top. Otherwise, let's dive into the Fantasy Finds DLC. Now, one thing to note is that this doesn't add anything other than bits a...

14Aug

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Switch Reviews

WWE 2K25 – Switch 2 Review

Wrestling fans will have just enjoyed SummerSlam, but what better way to celebrate than to play the latest 2K Games wrestler? WWE 2K25 Switch 2 edition hit the shelves at the end of July, a good couple of months after it first burst onto the screens on other platforms. If you want to check out more details on the game, then I'd recommend reading through my PlayStation review here. That article will give you the lowdown on all the game modes available in this year's iteration. This article will focus on whether or not the Switch 2 version is worth getting. So without further ado, let's get to it. Time For The Final Boss Whether you are going to play this in handheld or docked, I can tell you now that you are in for a treat. Gameplay All the same game modes are in the WWE 2K25 Swit...

13Aug

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Hardware & Tech

SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 Review

What's that I hear you exclaim? More SteelSeries hardware on the site! It sure is! This time is the turn of the Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboard. Retailing at around £225 on the SteelSeries website, the keyboard certainly isn't cheap. However, it does constantly remind you that it is a quality product. Is This The New Apex Predator? Just what does this new keyboard have under the hood? Let's check it out! Design Features Let's start with just how much has gone into the build quality of the Apex Pro Gen 3. With so many layers, you could mistake it for an opera cake. Well, not quite, but there is still a fair amount to go through. With a triple-layer sound-dampening foam, designed to keep the typing experience nice and crisp. Alongside per-key lubrication, which means that each key feels smooth a...

SteelSeries QCK Performance Series Review

13Aug

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Hardware & Tech

SteelSeries QCK Performance Series Review

One part of a gaming setup that often gets overlooked is the mousepad. Now SteelSeries sent us a lovely little package that contained an Aerox 3 mouse, as well as the QcK Performance Series of mousepads. The Aerox 3 mouse was purely to show off the different qualities of each of the three mousepads included in the bundle. Also included was a little tripod for connecting your phone. Something that I will definitely make use of, however, not for this review. Slide To The Left! Retailing for £39.99, you can pick from three different options. Speed, Control or Balance. Each with its own positives and negatives. All three come in either a large (490 x 420mm) or Extra Large (900 x 400mm); you can make your choice depending on your desk size. I know what you're thinking, aren't all mousepads cr...

Razer Blackshark V3 Pro – Headset Review

12Aug

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Blackshark V3 Pro – Headset Review

The Razer Blackshark range has gone through a bunch of iterations since its first release back in 2021. The Blackshark V2 was released in 2020, and now there is another new version. I present to you the Razer Blackshark V3 Pro headset! Starting from £249.99, this headset promises some great things, along with some familiar features. Does it offer enough for you to stump up an extra £50 from your hardware budget? I will aim to help you work that out. Now I hold my hands up, I have had this headset since a few days before it's launch on 29th July. The reason it's taken until now to actually put this review live? I wanted to ensure that I put it through some very rigorous testing, despite it being the school summer holidays! Design Features As with all Razer headsets, you are greeted wit...

18Jul

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Switch Reviews

The Legend of Zelda – Switch 2 Overview

It wouldn't be a new piece of Nintendo tech without The Legend of Zelda. Thankfully with the release of the Switch 2 came new updated versions of both Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom. As I'm a newcomer to the games, I'm taking my time to play through them fully. So this article is more a little piece about what updates have been brought to the Switch 2 versions of the game. Breath Deeper But Don't Cry For those who don't know about either games, firstly, where have you been hiding? Secondly, they are both incredible open world experiences. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Being first released on the Wii U and the Nintendo Switch back in March 2017. This game focuses on Link waking up after a 100-year sleep. Those of you with kids, that will definitely hit you in the...

17Jul

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Switch Reviews

Street Fighter 6 – Switch 2 Review

When one of the launch games for a new console is a game that originally released 2 years ago, you might start to wonder what on earth Nintendo were thinking. That fear is quickly alleviated when you find out that the game is in fact Street Fighter 6. The seventh main game in the franchise, and one that was well received when it first released in 2023. How has Capcom done bringing it back once more? We are going to try and find out. Round One, Fight! Nintendo has done some fancy things with the latest iteration of everyone's favourite fighter. Is it enough to give it a top score, or does it get knocked out before the round has even begun? We can only try to find out. Gameplay If you haven't played Street Fighter 6 or even seen it playing, then I'll give you a quick summary. With three ...

Sonic X Shadow Generations – Switch 2 Review

16Jul

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Switch Reviews

Sonic X Shadow Generations – Switch 2 Review

Sonic X Shadow Generations was originally released back in October last year. With the recent Switch 2 release, the game got the update treatment. With that, we were lucky to hear from SEGA, who threw us a review key for the Blue (and black) hedgehog's latest game. So sit back as we check out just how the latest console's game plays, as well as give our thoughts on the storyline. Blue or Black? Who's the fastest? If you are a fan of any of the Sonic games, then you will know what you are going to expect. Fast action, blurry visuals, and a cheesy but engaging story. I can't wait! Gameplay So, just what does Sonic X Shadow Generations bring to the franchise? Well, for starters, Shadow gets a brand new story! Exciting huh! We finally get to see why he's considered the Ultimate Life Form t...